- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Monroe, LA
Riser Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riser Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220120001009
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riser Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riser Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riser Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Riser Middle School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 220120001009 · West Monroe, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 15.2:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Riser Middle School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Riser Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 410
Riser Middle School
410 students
What this shows Riser Middle School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riser Middle School compares
Riser Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.1%
White 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Riser Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riser Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riser Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in West Monroe
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riser Middle School
How many students attend Riser Middle School?
Riser Middle School has 410 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riser Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riser Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riser Middle School?
77.4% of students at Riser Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riser Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riser Middle School is African American at 54.1% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riser Middle School?
Riser Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riser Middle School rank among middle schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Riser Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Riser Middle School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.